Trident Metals
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — RICHARDSON, TEXAS
| Employer | Trident Metals | Report ID | 2024053924 |
| Address | 405 N Plano Road | City, State ZIP | RICHARDSON, TEXAS 75081 |
| Event Date | May 6, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Nails, brads, tacks, spikes |
| Secondary Source | Nailing or stapling tools | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.95000, -96.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was building a wood pallet using a pneumatic nail gun when a nail shot into his right ankle, resulting in injury and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2024, a worker at Trident Metals in RICHARDSON, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with nails, brads, tacks, spikes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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